Upcoming Events

2017 Summer Teacher Institute: Field and Forest

When

Aug 02, 2017 - Aug 03, 2017 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Where

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, Depew NY

About this Event

Educators of students in PreK to grade 12 will learn effective techniques to enhance their teaching! Participants receive cross-curricular activities aligned with the Common Core and the new NYS Science Learning Standards. Topics include:

Project- and place-based learning

Forest- classroom connections from Project Learning Tree, including:

Focus on Forests: discover hands-on forest study for high school students

Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood

Invasive Species

Climate change connections

Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange

WNY plant and animal identification

Citizen science projects

Extensive information on environmental education resources available to Western New York teachers is included in the program. Planning time is provided to infuse lessons into your existing curriculum. Up to 12 hours of in-service or continuing education credit may be available.

A $40 registration fee includes lunch on the second day. For more information, call (716) 683-5959. The registration deadline is July 19, 2017. Click here for the registration page.